Rising rural land prices lock farmers out
As rural land prices continue to soar in some parts of Australia, primary producers hoping to break into the ownership market remain optimistic.
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Greens to preference Labor at election
Greens how-to-vote cards will encourage people to preference Labor ahead of the coalition at the federal election, party leader Adam Bandt says.
Labor maps election path through WA
Anthony Albanese has spent his first full day in Western Australia ahead of the party's official campaign launch in Perth on Sunday.
SA eases COVID-19 close contact rules
South Australia has eased its COVID-19 close contact rules with people no longer required to isolate for seven days.
Tennis great Becker jailed by UK court
Tennis great Boris Becker has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in jail by a court in London after being convicted of bankruptcy offences.
The wait is over for weighty M4 soft top
It's the most expensive and probably the most desirable of BMW's latest M models, but the M4 Convertible is not without fault.
Judge dismisses bid in Higgins rape case
A man has failed in his bid to halt court prosecution for the alleged rape of former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins at Parliament House.
Solomons didn’t raise issue over AUKUS: PM
Scott Morrison has hit back at criticism from the Solomon Islands prime minister over a lack of consultation on the AUKUS security pact.
Melbourne plaza murderer jailed 32 years
Underworld figure George Marrogi has been jailed for 32 years for murdering Kadir Ors, firing 13 shots at him outside a Melbourne shopping centre.
Albanese returns to campaign after COVID
Labor leader Anthony Albanese will make his return to the campaign trail on Friday after a week in COVID isolation at his Sydney home.
Cases close non-COVID Tas hospital wards
Three patients have tested positive for COVID-19 in non-virus Tasmanian hospital wards, prompting authorities to close the areas to new admissions and visitors.
Aged care workers to strike for better pay
The aged care workforce has voted to go on strike in the middle of the federal election campaign in a push for better pay and conditions.
Deves denies transphobia despite comments
Embattled candidate Katherine Deves has apologised for her controversial comments on transgender women in sport but denied she is transphobic.
Cattle behemoth opens stations for science
One of Australia's largest cattle companies has opened its stations to scientists who will work to preserve and build up species sliding towards extinction.
Roberts-Smith friend denies Afghan murder
A former SAS soldier and friend of Ben Roberts-Smith has told a court he is under investigation for an alleged murder in Afghanistan that he denies.
Economic disruption to continue: Morrison
The prime minister says external influences on the economy will continue "for some time", as the rising cost of living came back into focus in the campaign.
Surge in power bills adds to cost woes
High international fuel prices and outages at coal-fired power plants are pushing wholesale electricity costs up across Australia, the market operator says.
‘My people’: Joyce campaigns in Queensland
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce knows he isn't a popular politician - especially in the city - but he doesn't let that get in the way of his campaigning.
Abbott, Rudd reunite at Old Parliament
Old Parliament House, now home of the Museum of Australian Democracy, has reopened with an exhibition launched by Kevin Rudd and Tony Abbott.
ASX rebounds with best day in 3 months
The Australian share market has bounced bank from three days of losses, gaining 1.3 per cent, its best single-day performance since January 28.
‘No housing crisis’, says John Howard
As debate rages about inflation, John Howard says there is no housing crisis but acknowledges there are pressures to be resolved in the sector.
$2.1 million needed for long COVID victims
A growing number of Australians are experiencing debilitating fatigue and other symptoms associated with long COVID, prompting calls for government action.
Inflation sparks power price hike debate
Inflation rising to 5.1 per cent has consumers worried about what it will mean for their power bills and hip pockets as the government works to allay concerns.
Roberts-Smith witness: KKK outfit ‘funny’
An SAS soldier appearing for Ben Roberts-Smith at the defamation trial he launched says his Ku Klux Klan outfit won him a fancy dress competition.
Rural cancer patients missing out: study
A study from the University of Southern Queensland has found rural cancer patients are not getting information that could improve their chances of survival.
UK kids unfit, overweight after pandemic
Australian researchers have found many UK children gained about seven kilograms amid lockdowns during the pandemic, with nearly half now overweight or obese.
Albanese to emerge from COVID isolation
Anthony Albanese's home isolation is set to end as the opposition leader recovers from COVID-19.
Coles says supply chain issues ‘enormous’
Coles chief executive Steven Cain says the unprecedented supply chain issues the supermarket is facing will take a couple of years to resolve.
One Nation preferencing Labor in key seats
Coalition MPs could be impacted by One Nation preferencing Labor in key battleground seats in Queensland after Pauline Hanson hit out at the Liberals.
PM must own up to inflation cause: Labor
The prime minister asks voters to trust the LNP as they brace for an interest rate rise but Labor says he must own up to his government's economic failures.
Star boss to continue on witness stand
A former managing director of The Star Sydney will resume his testimony at a gaming inquiry into whether the venue should be stripped of its casino licence.